As part of the Enfield Council’s Holiday Activities & Food Programme, children eligible for Free School Meals can enjoy FREE holiday camps with fun activities & daily lunch from 23 December – 5 January 2025. Check your letter from the school for the booking details. More information at:
https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/children-and-education/holiday-activity-and-food-programmes
#HolidayActivities #FreeSchoolMeals
“A strong academic foundation for all students”
Ofsted has published its report on the findings of its
inspection of our school in October.
From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes
an overall effectiveness judgement – such as ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ – in
inspections of state-funded schools.
Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement – such as ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ – in inspections of state-funded schools. However, the report captures many aspects of the exceptional work happening at Heron Hall Academy, which we are immensely proud of.
Heron Hall Academy will continue to strive for excellence and improvement in everything we do, ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential.
Key Highlights from the Report:
1. A welcoming and inclusive community:
“Pupils value the diversity celebrated at Heron Hall. All pupils, and students in the sixth form, are welcomed to this highly inclusive community, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
” Pupils feel safe and supported, knowing that well-trained staff are available to help them with any worries.”
2. Ambitious curriculum and high standards in teaching:
“Pupils follow a carefully considered curriculum, including in the sixth form.” Lessons are “typically purposeful,” helping pupils “build up their knowledge and skills over time.” This demonstrates the school’s commitment to ensuring a strong academic foundation for all pupils.
3. High-quality teaching:
“Teachers have strong subject knowledge and present knowledge clearly. Teachers routinely check pupils’ understanding. This ensures that, in most cases, any misconceptions are swiftly identified and corrected.” This reflects the effectiveness of the teaching in fostering high standards.
4. Closing the disadvantage gap:
“The gap between those who are disadvantaged and those who are not is closing and smaller than the gap nationally.” This highlights the school’s success in ensuring equity in academic achievement.
5. Opportunities beyond the classroom:
Pupils enjoy “an ambitious range of additional activities to further enhance their learning,” including the robotics club, book club, and talks with professionals such as a criminal barrister. They also benefit from regular visits “beyond their local area,” including trips to “Kew Gardens and the Houses of Parliament.”
6. Tailored support for all pupils:
Systems are in place to “identify pupils with additional needs,” ensuring that pupils with SEND or early-stage English learners receive the help they need to “access the same curriculum as their peers.”
Pupils struggling with reading are supported to “read with increasing accuracy, fluency, and confidence,” with the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers “smaller than the gap nationally.”
7. Strong preparation for the future:
Pupils, including sixth-form students, are supported to “prepare for their next stage of education, employment or training.” The school provides opportunities to “learn about and engage positively with a range of employers and further education providers,” including during work experience placements and the “annual careers fair.”
These findings affirm the hard work of our dedicated staff, the enthusiasm of our pupils, and the support of our wider school community.
We will continue to build on this positive foundation as we strive for excellence in every area. Your partnership in supporting our pupils’ success is invaluable, and I look forward to continuing this journey together.
Arthur Barzey
Get 20% off all products—schoolwear, sportswear, footwear, and accessories—Friday, 29 November. Online only at www.uniform4kids.com. Use code BLACKFRIDAY20 at checkout.
For anyone who missed them, Enfield Immunisation team are hosting Flu vaccination catch-up clinics.
You can book your appointment using this link:- https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2024/book
More information about the flu vaccination can be found here
The next available, local locations and dates are: –
Saturday 16th November at New Options building, 25 Connop Road, Enfield EN3 5FB
Tuesday 26th November at Green Towers Community Centre, 7 Plevna Road, Edmonton, London N0 0BU
Saturday 30th November at Oakwood Library, 185-17 Bramley road, London N14 4XA
Thanks to everyone who was able to come to our Sixth Form Open Evening last night. To find out more about the courses we offer visit https://www.heronhallacademy.org.uk/Sixth-form .
Congratulations to our parent graduates of the Level 2 Teaching Assistant course. Our CEO, Marino Charalambous, was honoured to present their certificates at a special ceremony. #Graduation #TeachingAssistants #CareerReady
Congratulations to our parent graduates of the Level 2 Teaching Assistant course. Our CEO, Marino Charalambous, was honoured to present their certificates at a special ceremony. #Graduation #TeachingAssistants #CareerReady
These are the updated dates for INSET when there is no school.
School inset days are essential for teachers as they provide dedicated time for professional development, ensuring staff stay updated on the latest educational practices and policies. They offer an opportunity for collaboration and planning, helping to improve teaching strategies and curriculum delivery.
See our term dates calendar here.
The school immunisation team will be visiting Heron Hall Academy to offer flu vaccinations to pupils in Year 7 – Year 11 on Monday 14th October.
Please note that children cannot receive this vaccination with their GP unless thy are clinically vulnerable.
The information letter can be found here
The link to the consent form can be found here
It is important that you complete the consent form. The immunisation team may contact anyone who has not completed a form directly.
The consent link will close 48 hours ahead of the vaccination date.
Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems such as pneumonia. Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also helps protect others who are at a higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu, such as babies and older people.
Consent form in other languages: –
English
https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2024/enfield
Polski (Polish)
https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/pl/flu/2024/enfield
Español (Spanish)
https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/es/flu/2024/enfield
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi)
https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/pa/flu/2024/enfield
বাংলা (Bengali)
https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/bn/flu/2024/enfield
Português (Portuguese)
https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/pt/flu/2024/enfield
اردو
(Urdu)
https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/ur/flu/2024/enfield
Română (Romanian)
https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/ro/flu/2024/enfield
Türkçe (Turkish)
https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/tr/flu/2024/enfield
Soomaali (Somali)
https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/so/flu/2024/enfield
Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday, 7 November, from 6pm to 7:30pm. This event is a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about our exciting range of courses, meet our dedicated staff, and discover the excellent facilities and support we offer. You’ll hear from current students about their experiences and get a real sense of the vibrant community at our Sixth Form. Don’t miss this chance to explore your future with us!